Job Overview
Job title: Learning Support Assistant (1:1 SEND Support)
Job purpose: We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs. The role involves working closely with the pupil to ensure they can access the curriculum and engage fully in school life.
Experience Supporting Pupils With High Needs Is Essential.
Reporting to: Head of Learning Support/SENCO
Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm – term time only
Contract: One year fixed - based on EHCP funding
Salary: Competitive salary scale, depending on skills and experience. £21,994 – £25,628 (FTE £29,325 - £34,170)
Benefits: Free lunch on site during term time. Annual flu jabs, online EAP service and counselling. Discounts in local shops, restaurants, and businesses. Training and development support.
Closing Date: 6th October. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the recruitment may close ahead of this date, if the right candidate has been found.
Key Responsibilities
* Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant
* Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with identified learning needs.
* Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support strategies.
* Monitor and record pupil progress, maintaining clear and confidential documentation.
* Support pupils' social and emotional development, promoting inclusion in school life.
* Liaise regularly with the SENCO, teachers, and parents to ensure effective communication and continuity of support.
Other duties
* Playing a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its mission, ethos and policies.
* Undertaking duties and pupil supervision as directed.
* Being a role model by setting high personal standards of dress and appearance, attendance/punctuality, and class discipline/behaviour, always upholding the staff code of conduct.
* Providing administrative support as directed.
* Maintaining good order amongst pupils and being active in implementing the school’s policies on rewards and sanctions.
* Actively engaging in safeguarding practice and health and safety supervision, both in school and on external visits.
* Attending all meetings and training relevant to the role, as well as other events as directed.
* Always complying with relevant school policies and procedures.
This job description should be seen as enabling rather than prescriptive and will be subject to regular review as the needs of the school evolve. You will be required to undertake other comparable duties as the head of department, headteacher or senior colleague may require from time to time.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries
* Book and Periodical Publishing
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